The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides of her

expected. Most likely because this was the

it would always be her who initiated. She

feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's

and her heart warmed up a

But...

her arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

screen as his fingers danced on the

able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed

Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of

that is powering up the system. If I disable

to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing

[No problem]

voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the

"Got it."

communication shut off after

Ryan took a pen

this, we should be able

were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in

their mercenary

trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with

took turns, and at the moment, it

this mission complete, we can relax for another

the pen on the table and

blankly stared

job sure is

make up for his absence, but even after two years

that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at

not think about

chest tighten whenever he thought of

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on

to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only

did he want such a situation

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It

to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet

of times as heavy silence fell upon

to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself from

with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to

'Calm down Ryan.'

seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that

his seat once he sent the

while resting both of his hands on the desk to

on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

exited the black car and stretched my body.

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the same

feeling

it was eating away at the little

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